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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 3+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Program Facilitator provides assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for participants in recovery and addiction programs. They also deliver psycho-educational workshops and teach mindfulness-based relapse prevention and coping strategies.
Job details
About Us The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community. At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips. About the Role The Bridge Youth & Family Services requires a Program Facilitator to ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of participants in the organization's Recovery & Addiction Programs. The Program Facilitator(s) provides assessment, treatment planning and implementation for participants of the program. Delivers psycho-educational workshops and teaches mindfulness based relapse prevention and coping strategies. Utilizes community resources to facilitate achievement of treatment goals and transition planning. The position aids the participant in identifying and understanding personal issues and in establishing and achieving specific, attainable goals necessary to recovery. Position: Casual Compensation: $33.12 - $38.62 per hour plus applicable shift premiums * Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr * Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday * Facility-Based Role Premium – additional $1.00 per hour for facility-based roles Qualifications Education and experience * Minimum Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field. * 3 years experience working with addictions and mental health * Training and experience providing evidence-based responses/ therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder or concurrent disorder. * Demonstrated group facilitation and counselling skills, * Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment. Job skills and abilities * Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing * Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with external and internal stakeholders * Demonstrated crisis management, decision-making, conflict resolution, time management, and problem-solving skills. Other Requirements * Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy * Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided. * Valid BC driver’s license and use of reliable vehicle We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview. The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer
What you’ll do
The Program Facilitator provides assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for participants in recovery and addiction programs. They also deliver psycho-educational workshops and teach mindfulness-based relapse prevention and coping strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Additionally, they require at least 3 years of experience working with addictions and mental health.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Ongoing training
- Career development opportunities
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- assessment · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Group Facilitation · Preferred
- Mental Health Support · Preferred
- Decision Making · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- crisis management · Preferred
- Conflict Resolution · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Addiction counseling
- Mental health support
- Treatment planning
- Group facilitation
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Mindfulness-based relapse prevention
- Psycho-educational workshops
- Assessment
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Collaborative working
- Culturally inclusive practice
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Treatment Planning
- Valid Driver's License
- Relapse Prevention
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Management
- Psychology
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
Job areas
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Program Facilitator
- Program Officer
- Policy and Planning Managers
- Managers, All Other
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